Honouring the memory of the victims of the Holey Artisan Bakery attack, State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam today (1 July) said terrorism can never be justified on political, religious, ideological, or any other grounds.
“Our government remains steadfast in its determination to confront terrorism and violent extremism in all spheres,” she said, noting that such forces have no place in Bangladesh and will never be allowed to undermine the country’s peace and stability.
The state minister reaffirmed Bangladesh’s unwavering commitment to combating terrorism and violent extremism with zero tolerance in all its forms and manifestations.
The government of Bangladesh and diplomats from India, Japan, Italy, and the United States remembered the victims of the attack on the Holey Artisan Bakery, where over 24 people, including nine Italians, lost their lives.
Paying tribute to the victims, they recalled the efforts by the government of Bangladesh in fighting terrorism and its achievements in this domain.
On 1 July 2016, a brutal terrorist attack occurred at the Holey Artisan Bakery in the Gulshan diplomatic area of Dhaka, Bangladesh, claiming the lives of 24 individuals alongside six attackers. The 12-hour siege was one of the deadliest in the country’s history.
Ambassador of Italy to Bangladesh Antonio Alessandro hosted the commemoration ceremony at his residence in the afternoon, marking the 10th anniversary.
“Let us not forget… never again,” he said, thanking everyone for joining the commemoration.
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